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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to exempting food banks from the retail sales tax 2 imposed on certain services; amending RCW 82.04.050; and creating a 3 new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill exempts food banks from paying retail sales tax on certain services they receive, by amending RCW 82.04.050, which defines what constitutes a "sale at retail" or "retail sale" for tax purposes. The bill specifically adds a provision that excludes sales to a "distributing organization" (which refers to organizations that distribute food, like food banks, as defined in RCW 69.80.020) from being considered a retail sale, thereby exempting them from sales tax on those services. This change aims to reduce the financial burden on food banks by removing a tax they would otherwise have to pay on services they utilize.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Chris Gildon (R)*,
Leonard Christian (R),
Perry Dozier (R),
Deborah Krishnadasan (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Shelly Short (R),
Last Action
Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6006&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 6006 SB (Revised) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77025 |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6006%20SBA%20WM%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6006 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76658 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6006.pdf |
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